Holi 2024 Date: When Is Holi? All You Need To Know About The Festival Of Colours

The festival of Holi is a two-day festival. The festival of Holi signifies the victory of good. It marks the arrival of spring and the end of winter. It also celebrates the beginning of a good spring harvest season. The Holi celebrations start on the evening of Purnima. It falls in the Hindu calendar month of Phalguna.

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The Indian festival Holi, popularly known as the festival of colours, is celebrated grandly every year. According to the Hindu calendar, This year, Holi 2024 will be celebrated on Monday, March 25, 2024. People across the country celebrate the festival of colours with immense fervour and enthusiasm each year. The festival is also known as Dol Purnima, Rangwali Holi, Dhulandi, Dhuleti, Manjal Kuli, Yaosang, Ukuli, Jajiri, Shigmo, or Phagwah.

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Holi 2024 Date in India will be celebrated on Monday, March 25, 2024. According to the Hindu calendar, Holi is celebrated every year on the full moon date of Falgun month. In the year 2024, Holi, the festival of colours, falls on Monday, March 25. Holika Dahan will be done 1 day before on Sunday, March 25, 2024, which is also known as Chhoti Holi.

Holi 2024 Date And Time

Holi 2024 in India is celebrated on Monday, March 25. March 24 is the time for Holika Dahan. The 2024 Holika Dahan Muhurat (the auspicious time) is from 07:19 PM to 09:38 PM on March 24th. March 25th is the day of the Rangwali Holi.

What is the real date of Holi in 2024?

Holi, the vibrant and joyous festival of colours, will be celebrated on March 25, 2024. It's a two-day celebration that marks the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil. People of all ages, genders, and social backgrounds come together to throw coloured powders, sing, dance, and feast on delicious foods.

Holi has its great religious significance among Hindus. This festival is one of the most important festivals in Hindu religion. Hindus celebrate Holi festival with immense happiness and enthusiasm. This festival is celebrated for two consecutive days, Choti Holi and another day is Dulhendi which is also known as Badi Holi or Rang wali Holi.

On Choti Holi, people light bonfire, worship that Holika, circumambulate it 7 seven times and then in the night Holika Dahan is performed. On the day of Dulhendi, people pay with colours and water. They visit each other's house and out colours or Gulaal on their faces and celebrate this colourful festival with immense happiness. They also distribute sweets, snack and play music and enjoy this festival with their loved ones.

When is Choti Holi 2024?

In the year 2024, Choti Holi or Holika Dahan is scheduled to be celebrated on March 24, 2024.

When is Badi Holi or Dulhendi 2024?

Badi Holi or Dulhendi is slated to be celebrated on March 25, 2024.

Holi 2024: When Is Holi? All You Need To Know About The Festival Of Colours

In most regions, Holi is celebrated for two days. The first day is known as Jalanewali Holi 每 the day when the Holi bonfire is done. This day is also known as Chhoti Holi and Holika Dahan. The second day is known as Rangwali Holi 每 the day when people play with coloured powder and coloured water.

In 2023, Holi was observed on Wednesday, March 8.

In 2025, Holi will be celebrated on Friday, March 14, 2025.

Holika Dahan 2024: Puja Vidhi

Holika Dahan is celebrated by wrapping a pyre of wood with a white thread or Mauli (Kaccha Sut) thrice or seven times around it. The pyre is then worshipped by sprinkling holy water, Kumkum and flowers onto it. Once the puja is complete the pyre is lit.

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On this day, people in India arrange a bonfire and celebrate the triumph of Bhakt Prahlad's devotion to Lord Vishnu. People also conduct the Holika Puja as it is believed to bring prosperity and wealth to everyone's home. This puja also gives people the power to fight all their fears.

Holi 2024: History & Significance

Holi, the festival of colours, is one of the most vibrant and joyous celebrations in India. It is celebrated in the spring season, usually in the month of March, and is known as the "Festival of Love" and the "Festival of Colours." The festival is a time when people come together to forget their differences and celebrate the joys of life.

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The origins of Holi can be traced back to ancient Hindu mythology. The festival is believed to have originated from the legend of Holika and Prahlad. According to the legend, Prahlad, a devotee of Lord Vishnu, was saved from the evil intentions of his father, Hiranyakashyap, by Lord Vishnu. Hiranyakashyap's sister, Holika, had a boon that made her immune to fire. She tried to use this boon to kill Prahlad by tricking him into sitting on her lap while she sat in a burning fire. However, the fire did not harm Prahlad, and Holika was consumed by the flames. The triumph of good over evil is celebrated on the first day of Holi, known as Holika Dahan.

Why Is Holi Called The Festival Of Colours?

Holi is called the festival of colours because it is a celebration where people throw brightly coloured powder, called "gulal," at each other. This tradition is known as "playing Holi," and it is one of the most significant rituals of the festival. The colours used during Holi are usually made from natural materials like flowers and herbs, and they have different symbolic meanings.

For example, red represents love and fertility, while green represents new beginnings and growth. The colours are also believed to represent the different emotions and moods of people, which they express during the festival. Overall, the colourful and joyous nature of the celebration has earned Holi the title of the festival of colours.

Why is Lathmar Holi celebrated?

The festival is said to be a recreation of a famous Hindu legend, according to which, Lord Krishna (who hailed from Nandgaon village) visited his beloved Radha's town, Barsana. If legend is to be believed, Krishna teased Radha and her friends, who in turn responded by taking offence at his advances and driving him out of Barsana.

Keeping in tune with the legend, the men from Nandgaon visit the town of Barsana every year, only to be greeted by sticks (aka lathi) of the women there. The ladies hurl sticks at the men, who try to shield themselves as much as they can.

The unlucky ones are captured by the enthusiastic women who then, make the men wear female clothing and dance in public. The festivities take place at the sprawling campus of the Radha Rani temple in Barsana, which is said to be the only temple in the country that is dedicated to Radha.

The Lathmar Holi festivities last for over a week, where the participants dance, sing and immerse themselves in colour alongside the occasional consumption of thandai--a traditional drink synonymous with the festival of Holi.

What is Ranga Panchami?

Ranga Panchami is a festival of colours, just like Holi, but celebrated in some parts of India only. It's the day when we celebrate the fundamental component of the universe, according to spirituality. The universe is huge but it is made up of the smallest particle as science has already proved in the past. In science, we call these particles atoms and molecules but as per Hindu beliefs, the universe is made up of three gunas, namely, Sattwa, Raja, and Tama. Rang Panchami is the victory of Raja Tama. This day reminds us of the basic component and lives that have formed everything.

Holi 2024: FAQs

When is Holi 2024?

Holi 2024 will be celebrated on Monday, March 25, 2024.

What is Holika Dahan?

Holika Dahan, also known as Chhoti Holi, is the first day of Holi festivities. It is celebrated on the evening before Holi, and it marks the burning of Holika, a demoness who tried to kill Prahlad, a devotee of Lord Vishnu. Holika Dahan is a symbolic burning of evil and a celebration of the triumph of good over evil.

What is the significance of Holika Dahan?

Holika Dahan symbolizes the burning of ego, negativity, and evil from one's life. It is a reminder that good always triumphs over evil. The fire from Holika Dahan is considered sacred and is used to light the Holi bonfire on the following day.

What is the main day of Holi?

The main day of Holi is known as Dhuleti, Rangwali Holi, or Dhulandi. It is celebrated on the day after Holika Dahan, and it is the day when people playfully throw colored powder and water at each other. Holi is a time to let go of inhibitions, forgive others, and celebrate the joy of life.

(Note: Dates/timings may be subject to change; details mentioned here are as per the information available.)

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